Read our news articles describing the projects, missions, and events we are involved with.
July 27, 2020
Cambodian Dog and Cat Wellness Mission
Earlier this month, we sponsored a 5 day wellness mission to Ratanakiri by our partner group PPAWS in Phnom Penh. 3 vets and 2 volunteers traveled to the North Eastern region to treat the dogs and cats in the impoverished community. They were able to…
July 01, 2020
Vietnam Vet Clinic
WUFAW managed to raise over $11,000 to help our partner group, Paws for Compassion(PFC), establish the first ever international veterinary clinic in Da Nang, Vietnam. International veterinary standards are practically non-existent in Vietnam, so with the…
June 04, 2020
Pagoda Mission in Cambodia
Another successful Wellness Retreat is in the books! May 29 – June 1, 2020 we sponsored a 4 day Spay/ Neuter Mission in Cambodia with our partner group Phnom Penh Animal Welfare Society (PPAWS) Day 1 and 2 they visted Wat Teuk Thla Pagoda with a small…
May 05, 2020
Saving Dogs from Tick Fever in Vietnam
'Monkey' before treatment for tick fever. With our partners, Paws for Compassion, we have been visiting pagodas in and around Da Nang, bringing food and medicines for the dogs suffering from Tick Fever and other diseases and parasites. The Buddhist Monks care…
February 10, 2020
WUFAW Assists Pets in Puerto Rico After Earthquakes Strike
Multiple earthquakes in Puerto Rico wreaked havoc on the locals and their pets in January, leaving thousands of people homeless and rescue groups struggling to house their animals. Because of our close partnership with ARYA Pets in San Juan and our history of…
October 25, 2019
Paws for Compassion Spay/Neuter Events in Vietnam
Back in May 2019 we announced our partnership with Paws For Compassion (PFC) in sponsoring monthly spay/neuter events in Da Nang, Vietnam. PFC is a local rescue group with a focus on improving the welfare of companion animals through education and…
May 20, 2019
PUPDATE
Who remembers the stray dog we rescued in Puerto Rico? Look at him now. Renamed Miguel and being cared for by Barks of Hope. Thank you to Nicki Lindy for making us stop to pick this guy up off the streets where he had clearly been living for years. April 5th…
April 05, 2019
Compassion Fatigue Blog - April 2019
"Compassion Fatigue is a state experienced by those helping people or animals in distress; it is an extreme state of tension and preoccupation with the suffering of those being helped to the degree that it can create a secondary traumatic stress for the…
March 26, 2019
In memory of Grace Pasqual Rune
Aug 20, 1966 - March 23, 2019 To know her was to love her. GRACE was a true warrior, for herself and for the animals. Being diagnosed with cancer 7 years ago, most people would probably wonder, "Why me?" But for her, it ignited a determination to help as many…
March 20, 2019
Gupo Modernization Plan
EXCITING UPDATE: GUPO MEAT MARKET IS CLOSING AS OF 2020 A major announcement was just made in regards to the future of Gupo Meat Market and we are thrilled to bring this news to you all! From our contact in Busan - "The new mayor of the district worked for…
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